ADJECTIVE
peinlich/ˈpaɪ̯nˌlɪç/embarrassing; awkward; painful
peinlich is a German adjective that means embarrassing, awkward, or painful. It is pronounced /ˈpaɪ̯nˌlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "peinlicher" and "peinlichsten".
Definitions
1.embarrassing; causing shame or discomfort(emotion, situation)
a.causing someone to feel embarrassed or awkward
Die Situation war ihm sehr peinlich.—The situation was very embarrassing for him.
b.awkward, making someone feel uneasy
Es war peinlich still im Raum.—It was awkwardly quiet in the room.
2.excessively meticulous or scrupulous (dated/rare)(behavior, reaction)
a.showing excessive attention to detail (rare)
Er reagierte fast peinlich genau auf jede Kleinigkeit.—He reacted with almost painstaking precision to every little detail.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | peinlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | peinlicher |
| Superlative | peinlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "peinlich" mean in English?
- "peinlich" means embarrassing, awkward, or painful. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "peinlich"?
- "peinlich" is pronounced /ˈpaɪ̯nˌlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "peinlich"?
- The comparative of "peinlich" is "peinlicher" and the superlative is "peinlichsten".
- What part of speech is "peinlich"?
- "peinlich" is a adjective in German.
